Honeymoon Ideas for Every Season

Your honeymoon is the perfect excuse for you and your new Mr. or Mrs. to cross something off your newlywed bucket list. Whether you’re heading off on your getaway right after the wedding or you’re waiting a few months, we have ideas for unforgettable experiences all over the world in any season. Check out these interesting plans from us at Pottery Barn, and get your luggage ready!

Summer Honeymoon Ideas

Summer is peak travel season. It’s also the hottest time of the year in many tropical locales in the Northern Hemisphere. Thinking outside the box is a good idea if you want to stray from crowds and the heat for your summer honeymoon.

For a tropical beach vacation, consider a destination in the warmer parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Australia, Chile and Pacific islands like Fiji and Tahiti all offer warmth, sunshine, sand. Plus, you’re sure to have unforgettable cultural experiences when you’re not lounging poolside.

Romantic summer vacation ideas don’t always have to involve a beach. Consider heading to ski resorts in Rocky Mountains or the Alps in Switzerland, France or Italy. Cold-weather outdoor experiences might not be your favorite. You and your new spouse are likely to love the green splendor and relaxed scenic beauty of the warm season in a ski town.

Fall Honeymoon Ideas

Couples with a shared sense of wanderlust can make the most of autumn’s incredible natural beauty. Head out on a honeymoon trek rather than staying in one place. Take a road trip to see some of the US’s most beautiful fall leaf displays. Consider traversing North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway to Maine’s Route 17. You’ll get to explore the beauty of fall and the charm of small towns in these quiet parts of the country.

Driving isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. That doesn’t mean you have to stay put! Consider taking a luxurious train trip from Toronto to Vancouver. This route offers first-class sleeping car accommodations with comfy beds. You’ll see beautiful, up-close views of the changing Canadian scenery. The train takes you across the maple forests of the east to the evergreen rainforests of the west.

You can also opt for a wine-tasting tour by rail, bike or car. Fall is Napa Valley’s harvest season. There, you’ll get to enjoy great wines and tasty food in the warm California sun.

Winter Honeymoon Ideas

Athletic couples may particularly enjoy more adventurous travel opportunities that are available in the winter. Cozying up under a luxe blanket for an après-ski fireside cocktail is romantic in any part of the world. Because it’s your honeymoon, why not go all out and travel to an off-the-beaten-path ski resort? The Japanese island of Hokkaido experiences winter showers of fresh powder nearly daily thanks to its proximity to Siberia. There’s an abundance of natural hot springs to enjoy in addition to the island’s beautifully maintained ski slopes.

Many popular beach destinations experience their off seasons in winter. The Caribbean offers some of the best winter vacations for couples looking to enjoy calm surf and warm sun. This part of the world experiences a relatively steady level of sun exposure no matter where the Earth is tilting on its axis. So, there are plenty of advantages to choosing a winter getaway in a Caribbean paradise. One thing to focus on is seasonal holiday travel. Most beachside Caribbean resorts hit capacity in late November and late December to early January. You’ll also miss hurricane season at this time of year, making winter one of the best seasons for Caribbean honeymooning.

Spring Honeymoon Ideas

As the season of abundant flowers and fresh greenery, spring is a wonderful choice for a honeymoon. Europe is an excellent destination for the best spring vacations for couples. Ella Fitzgerald didn’t sing about April in Paris for nothing. Beautiful blooming trees and fresh seasonal produce from rural France set the stage for a sophisticated romantic getaway in the city of lights. 

If you’d rather head for a less urban environment, you can experience the quintessential beauty of the English countryside. The Cotswolds region of south-central England is legendary for its beautiful countryside and traditional feel. Castles, manicured gardens, gorgeous picnic sites and world-class bed and breakfasts balance the rustic with the luxurious for a lovely, peaceful honeymoon retreat.